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Effects of endurance and resistance training on brain derived neurotrophic factor and cortisol

Effects of endurance and resistance training on brain derived neurotrophic factor and cortisol plasma in untrained male students

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2014072218562N1
Enrollment
50
Registered
2015-05-24
Start date
2012-03-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

resistance and endurance training.

Interventions

Intervention 1: The resistance training group performed circuit resistance training at the intensity of 60-75% 1RM, 3 days a week for 4 weeks. Intervention 2: The endurance-training group performed 30
Placebo
The resistance training group performed circuit resistance training at the intensity of 60-75% 1RM, 3 days a week for 4 weeks.
The endurance-training group performed 30-45 minute interval running at the intensity of %60-%75 of maximum heart rate.
no intervention in control group

Sponsors

karaj branch, Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age 18-25 years; healthy male; no specific nutritional diet; no smoking; no regular sport activity for past 2 years. Exclusion criteria: participation in physical activity; consumption of Drugs & Supplements;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cortisol. Timepoint: Before and 48 hours after experimental period. Method of measurement: ELISA.;Brain derived neurotrophic factor. Timepoint: Before and 48 hours after experimental period. Method of measurement: ELISA.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor. Timepoint: pre and 48 hour after training. Method of measurement: ELISA.;Cortisol. Timepoint: pre and post. Method of measurement: EIA.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAlireza Barari

Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University

alireza54.barari@gmail.com+98 911 127 7793

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026